President Trump’s recent tax overhaul has American CEOs feeling generous. Walmart and American Airlines are among the big companies giving employees bonuses of up to $1,000 each; Lockheed Martin is putting an additional $5 million toward employee pensions, and Cigna…
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Letters to the Editor
More Safeguards, Better Options Dear Editor and fellow residents: Many people have reached out to me about my recent lone dissenting vote on the Suffolk Downs overlay changes. Yes, in the 9 -1-1 vote, I was the lone vote not…
Easter Prayers in America – We Need It
The gospels of Matthew and Mark identify the place where Jesus prayed shortly before his betrayal by Judas and then later his trial and crucifixion as Gethsemane. Jesus was accompanied by three of his followers, Peter, John and James, whom…
‘Free Cash,’ Prudent Spending
Recent news that Revere certified nearly $11.2 million in “Free Cash” is a welcome indicator of sound fiscal management, and will give the city the opportunity to tackle long-neglected municipal infrastructure improvements. “Free Cash” is a term commonly used to…
The Kids are Alright
The tremendous outpouring by young people all across the country this past weekend in support of meaningful gun control was absolutely spectacular. It is fair to say that no issue has galvanized America’s youth to such an extent since the…
Happy Passover And Happy Easter
One of the most significant religious holidays of the year for Jews and Christians alike occurs this week with the observances of Passover and Easter. Jews celebrate Passover as a commemoration of their liberation by God from slavery in ancient…
Sports 03-28-2018
STATE CHAMPS Immaculate Conception takes Archdiocese state tourney The Immaculate Conception School Boys Junior Varsity and Girls Junior Varsity basketball teams were victorious at the Archdiocese State Tournament held on March 11. Both teams will now attend the Regional Tournament…
Obituaries 03-28-2018
John Gentile Will be missed by all who knew him John Gentile of Revere, formerly of Somerville and Italy, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on March 25 at the age of 90. John was born on May…
Fund Established for RHS Class of 2014 Athlete and Scholar Lauren Hayes’ Recovery
Last week while on spring break vacation out of the country Lauren was in a boating accident due to negligence of the boat crew, ultimately resulting in a serious skull fracture. Lauren was admitted to Hospital Galenia in Cancun where…
Summer 2018 with Revere Parks and Recreation
To our fellow residents, the summer of 2018 marks yet another exciting season with the City of Revere’s Parks and Recreation Department; even after what turned out to be a tremendous 2017, this could be our best summer yet. Our…
Revere Students Earn Academic Honors
LOCAL STUDENTS RECEIVE HONORS AT MALDEN CATHOLIC The following students received academic honors at Malden Catholic High School. Chen, Feifan, First Honors Dai, Zhenghao, Headmaster’s List Giannino, Anthony, Second Honors Holmes, Kyle, Headmaster’s List Jiang, Erzhan, Headmaster’s List Mitala, Vincent,…
Police Briefs 03-21-2018
FALSE FIRE ALARM One Sumner Street man was arrested on Monday, March 12, and charged with pulling a false fire alarm. Around 2 p.m., patrol officers observed the man at the corner of North Shore Road and Kimball Avenue pull…
To Cut Drug Prices, Start with the Facts
Americans are paying too much for prescription medicines. State lawmakers are fed up with Washington’s apathy towards high pharmacy bills. So they’re taking matters into their own hands and pushing forward with several bills Their proposals are well-intentioned — but…
Suffolk Downs Moving Forward
For residents of Revere, Boston, and surrounding communities, the “potential†for the full development of Suffolk Downs has been just that — potential — for more than 30 years. Ideas for the transformation of the Suffolk Downs site have ranged…
Gov Baker Comes Through — Again
The recent presentation by Gov. Charlie Baker of a $2 million MassWorks grant to the city marks yet another step forward toward the overhaul of the Shirley Avenue business district. Funding from the grant specifically is earmarked for infrastructure improvements…
Obituaries 03-21-2018
Felia ‘Phyllis’ Patri Member of Town Line Bowling League and Dunedin, Florida Community Chorus Felia “Phyllis†(Gadalis) Patri of Medford, formerly of Malden, died on March 12. An active member of the Town Line Bowling League, as well as the Dunedin…
Scouts Pancake Breakfast
The Revere Cub Scout Pack 15 and Boy Scout Troop 15 hosted its fourth annual Pancake Breakfast on March 11 at the VFW. Pictured above, Joshua Chamness, Dante Faiella, and Nathaniel Kerins collecting donations for Savers FUNDrive at the breakfast.
News Briefs
2018 CENSUS IS UNDERWAY In accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 51, Section 4, the 2018 Annual City Census was mailed in January to every household in the City of Revere. Upon receipt of the form residents are asked to…
Revolutionary Clinics Hosts Special Art Display at Store
He has drawn and sketched since he was a child, but Michael Kerwin’s artistic talents became an emotional outlet for him as he underwent brain surgery in an attempt to stop the daily seizures he suffered. In his recovery from…
Save the Harbor/Save the Bay Makes a Very Big Splash on the Beach
On March 11, more than 150 brave beach lovers plunged into Boston Harbor at BCYF Curley Community Center in South Boston as part of the 7th annual Harpoon Shamrock Splash to benefit Save the Harbor/Save the Bay, including Revere’s top fundraiser…
